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David NKEN, PMP

David NKEN, PMP

Houston,TX

Summary

Results-driven Project Management professional with extensive experience in Engineering disciplines spanning 18 years. Demonstrated expertise in successfully managing projects within the Oil and Gas, Mining and Ore, Construction, HVAC,Logistics, Wastewater Treatment, Pressure Vessels, Automotive, Aviation, Food, Beverage, Automation sectors across multiple continents. Certified PMP adept at leading cross-functional teams consisting of Electrical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Chemical Engineers. Highly skilled in leveraging modern tools. Passionate about delivering timely solutions with cost-effectiveness. Achieved certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt to drive quality improvement initiatives while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineering Manager

Entegee
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Effectively led the Engineering project involving Receiving, Crushing, and Belt Conveying of client's run-of-mine ore in Indonesia.
  • Oversaw the project engineering activities, including coordination of outsourced materials, leading to streamlined procurement and successful project management.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments to ensure successful project execution.

Project Engineer / Field Engineer

Ardagh Group
Chicago, USA
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Oversaw operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment station at a beverage can facility in Olive Branch, MS
  • Managed and optimized multiple bulk tanks, including double contained pure acid and diluted acid bulk tanks, cleaner bulk tank, acidic and caustic used oil tanks, split oil, and wastewater treatment tanks
  • This system resulted in a significant increase of 32% in the plant's recyclability while enhancing production speed.
  • Compiled reports detailing progress updates and budget information.

Project Engineer / Field Engineer

Giffin Inc.
Auburn Hills, USA
10.2016 - 12.2020
  • Managed wastewater treatment areas in two Toledo, OH car paint facilities, overseeing design, installation, and commissioning of elite scrubbers to collect plant effluent.
  • Provided technical expertise and guidance in design concepts and construction methods.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team efforts for timely task completion.

(QA) Project Engineer

Veolia Technologies
Chicago, USA
07.2012 - 08.2016
  • Successfully oversaw a $174 M project encompassing the management of scope, time, and budget related to the installation of a horizontal separator as well as transportation of LNG to storage area.
  • Developed and implemented quality control measures, including generating ITP documents, resulting in improved compliance with regulatory agencies such as 49 CFR 192 and FERC-7c.
  • Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness prior to construction commencement.

Project Manager

Cooper and Associates LLC
Chicago, USA
01.2012 - 07.2012
  • Achieved significant operational efficiency by effectively shortening the timeline of a $21M project, decreasing it from 1 year to just 7 months through strategic relocation of an oil and gas company's storage area
  • Delivered accelerated profit growth for client, exceeding projected timelines and garnering accolades from the project team.

Project Engineer

Dassault Falcon Service
Le Bourget, France
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Participated in a team of three engineers to oversee the construction of the station's 7th hangar extension.
  • Aligned the scope, cost, and schedule triangle with the project baseline from start to finish
  • The successful project transformed the company into the largest Aerospace Service facility globally, rewarding the project team with a 30% incentive.

Project Engineer

Raffinerie de Normandie
LeHavre, France
03.2010 - 11.2010
  • Led construction project for new distillation unit in refinery
  • Successfully completed a 14M Euro budgeted project resulting in the construction of a new furnace and a 12% increase in production.

Project Manager

Société Nationale de Raffinage
Limbe, Cameroon
02.2009 - 12.2009
  • Managed electrical projects for the largest refinery in the Gulf of Guinea.
  • Constructed comprehensive Maintenance Plan for distillation furnace's 40 soot blowers, encompassing preventive measures and upfront repair procedures.
  • Educated Refinery Operators on key operating procedures, potential challenges, and best practices for effectively utilizing the soot blowers

Project Manager

Orange Telecommunication
Douala, Cameroon
02.2008 - 11.2008
  • Led and executed diverse telecom projects.
  • Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.

Supply Chain and Logistics Project Manager

MAERSK
Douala, Cameroon
03.2007 - 01.2008
  • Managed supply chain and logistics projects.
  • Implemented best practices for managing customs clearance processes while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Mechanical Engineer

Rural Electrification Agency
Bertoua, Cameroon
03.2006 - 01.2007
  • Facilitated proper instruction on electricity safety measures for 96 high-performing individuals in the East region, empowering them to assist others effectively when handling electrical currents.
  • Reduced risk of electrocution in newly electrified region

Education

Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering -

Ecole Polytechnique

Skills

  • Project management Expertise
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Quality management
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk and procurement management
  • WBS development
  • Stakeholder and Communication Management
  • Phase Gate Project Management
  • FEL (Front End Loading)
  • FEED (Front End Engineering and design)
  • Costs Engineering
  • Budget development
  • P&L analysis
  • EPC Project Management
  • Capital Project Management
  • Pipe in pipe tech (PiP)
  • Fittings
  • Ducting-routing design
  • Pressure vessel design
  • Static and Rotating Equipment
  • Storage tanks
  • Inspection and Testing Plan ITP
  • ASME Standards
  • API Standards
  • Fire Protection
  • Hazard Classifications
  • Mid/Downstream
  • Refinery
  • Petrochemical
  • Construction
  • Steel
  • Sheet metal
  • Liquefied Natural Gas LNG
  • Automation
  • Robotics
  • Water/ Wastewater treatment
  • Upstream O&G Equipment On/Offshore

Certificatesanddistinctions

  • PMP #1724778 Project Management Professional since 2014
  • CSSBB Certified Six Sigma Black Belt since 2020
  • CWI #15042511 Certified Welding Inspector
  • ASME BPV Section VIII Div. 1 Design and Fabrication of Pressure Vessels
  • ASME BPV Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications & ASME B31.1 & B31.3 Power and Process Piping Codes

Areas Of Interest

  • USA
  • EU (FRANCE, UK, PORTUGAL, SPAIN…)
  • AFRICA (KENYA, CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA, WEST AFRICA, CENTRAL AFRICA…)

Personal Information

Title: PMP, CWI, CSSBB

Languages

  • English
  • French

Timeline

Project Engineering Manager

Entegee
01.2023 - Current

Project Engineer / Field Engineer

Ardagh Group
12.2020 - 12.2022

Project Engineer / Field Engineer

Giffin Inc.
10.2016 - 12.2020

(QA) Project Engineer

Veolia Technologies
07.2012 - 08.2016

Project Manager

Cooper and Associates LLC
01.2012 - 07.2012

Project Engineer

Dassault Falcon Service
01.2011 - 12.2011

Project Engineer

Raffinerie de Normandie
03.2010 - 11.2010

Project Manager

Société Nationale de Raffinage
02.2009 - 12.2009

Project Manager

Orange Telecommunication
02.2008 - 11.2008

Supply Chain and Logistics Project Manager

MAERSK
03.2007 - 01.2008

Mechanical Engineer

Rural Electrification Agency
03.2006 - 01.2007

Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering -

Ecole Polytechnique

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